The primary purpose of this book is to present the critical issues in pupil transportation that will confront pupil transportation supervisors in local school districts. The following issues are discussed: (1) demands for extended service from community pressure groups; (2) reductions in budget requests by governing bodies; (3) unrest among driver personnel; (4) declines in the purchasing power of tax dollars; (5) rapid turnover among school bus drivers; (6) increases in the number of on-board disciplinary problems; (7) the National Safety Program Standard 17; (8) school bus accident reports; (9) transporting the handicapped child; and (10) evaluation of the seat belt issue. Appended are the preservice training program, pupil bus behavior report form, daily pretrip inspection form, uniform school bus accident report form, school bus rider's guide, school bus driver application form, and a physical examination of driver form. (SI)